Aquatics Specialist II; Non-Career

Overview

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the Aquatics Specialist II in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department. In this role you will provide instruction in swimming, supervise swimmers, and maintain health and safety standards at assigned facilities.

• Teach swim skills to individuals of all ages and abilities.
• Provide lifeguard services and supervise swimmer conduct to maintain safety and health standards.
• Assist in program planning and execution on water-based recreational facilities.
• Collaborate with the Recreation Department to promote accessible, safe, healthy, and culturally-rich water programs.

• Minimum of two (2) summer seasons working as a lifeguard or swim instructor.
• Valid Water Safety Instruction Card, American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, and completion of First Aid and CPR training.
• If coaching or teaching a specific water sport, must also possess a valid USA Swimming Level 1 Certification or Specialized Aquatics Certificate.

Applications must be received by Monday, March 2, 2026, 5:00 PM PST and include a completed application, all required attachments, and responses to supplemental questions. Resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats upon request; please allow 10 days for production.

• Review of applications for minimum qualifications and required documents.
• Review of supplemental question responses.
• Written, oral, or other assessments covering typing, math, reading, writing, analytical skills, problem solving, computer and software proficiency, and other job‑related knowledge.
• Applicants who pass all exam phases will be placed on an employment‑eligible list for final selection interviews.

A background/reference check, including employment history, educational credentials, licenses, criminal history, and Live Scan fingerprinting, will be conducted for candidates under final consideration.

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment actions are administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Entry level

Temporary

Other

Government Administration

$25.32/hr – $28.50/hr